How To Apply For Antigua And Barbuda Digital Nomad Visa

Antigua and Barbuda is a charming Caribbean destination located near Jamaica and Trinidad. The country has around 100 miles of coastline and approximately 65 mountains throughout the island. Antigua only has a population of about 100,175, and the country previously received around 1 million tourists per year before Covid. This digital nomad visa program is an attractive option for anyone who wants to bring their family with them and spend up to two years living in the Caribbean.

You can spend 2 years living in Antigua and Barbuda with your digital nomad visa

LIVING IN ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

Antigua and Barbuda is a tiny Caribbean island with a land mass of 170 square miles and a population of slightly above 100,000. The economy is heavily dependent on tourism and is beginning to recover from slower growth experienced during Covid. This new digital nomad visa program is an excellent way for the country to bring in more long-term tourists and digital nomads who want to spend time living in the Caribbean.

Cost of Living: It is relatively affordable to live in Antigua and Barbuda, and most North American and European digital nomads can expect to have lower living costs if they move to Antigua and Barbuda. The average salary in Antigua and Barbuda is around 66,847 XCD, around $2,400 USD/month.

Outdoor attractions: Antigua and Barbuda has a variety of outdoor activities for digital nomads to enjoy while living there, and most can be easily accessed during day trips. Some top attractions include various snorkelling and hiking destinations, and it is very easy to arrange bundled snorkelling, safari, or hiking tours.

Internet Speed: Like many Caribbean destinations, the internet speed in Antigua and Barbuda could be faster. The fixed broadband download speed in Antigua and Barbuda is 20.85Mbps, which may be an issue if you have to make many video calls.

Other Considerations: English is the official language of Antigua and Barbuda, which makes it easier to get around, find accommodation, and take care of other things like banking. The country receives over a million tourists every year, so the country is very easy to navigate.

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Antigua and Barbuda has a variety of outdoor activities for digital nomads to enjoy while living there

DIGITAL NOMAD VISA OVERVIEW

This digital nomad visa was created for remote workers and digital nomads who want to spend up to 2 years living in Antigua and Barbuda. Unlike some digital nomad visa programs, citizens from any country worldwide are eligible to apply for this program, provided they can work remotely for a company outside of the country. Although this program is very popular, there are not currently any quotas or restrictions for the application process, and you are welcome to apply year-round.

The program requirements are similar to that of other Caribbean digital nomad visa programs, like Anguilla, Bahamas and Grenada, as digital nomads need to prove that they earn income outside of the country, either through freelancing activities or full-time employment. One benefit of this digital nomad visa program is that you can bring family members. If you do this, you will just need to pay a higher application fee and prove that your income is high enough to support your entire family.

The application process is online and relatively simple. You will need to submit the following documentation:

• Proof of income: You must provide supporting documentation proving that you make $50,000 USD or more per year.
• Other information: Your passport must be valid for the proposed travel dates, and you must provide passport-sized photos.
• Dependant info: If you plan to bring your family with you to Antigua and Barbuda, you have to provide supporting documentation (i.e. birth certificates) proving your relation to your dependants.
• Medical info/health insurance: This digital nomad visa requires all applicants to send their health insurance policy information and to purchase a policy that covers them during their entire stay in the country.
• Police clearance: Applicants will also need to complete a criminal background check.
• Financial Information: You also need to submit financial information that shows you can support yourself and your dependents. This can include bank statements, tax returns, or other financial information.

Fees: The application fee for an individual applicant is $1,500 USD, and an additional $500 USD if you have an additional dependent. The cost for a family of 3 and over applicants is $3,000 USD. This application fee is slightly cheaper than other Caribbean digital nomad visa programs.

Time to process the application: Because the application process is online and this program has been around for a long time, it takes little time to receive approval after you apply. Applicants can expect to hear back within two weeks.

Taxes: Digital nomads who live in Antigua and Barbuda do not have to worry about paying taxes on their foreign income to the local government.

Antigua and Barbuda has a great CBI program if you want to stay long-term there

EXTENDING YOUR STAY

If you want to stay in Antigua and Barbuda for longer than two years, you will need to reapply for the digital nomad visa program. The country also has a very attractive CBI program, which could be a good option if you decide you want to stay long-term after spending two years in the country as a digital nomad. You can apply for citizenship after making a $100,000-150,000 USD donation or investing $200,000 USD in real estate.

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Grace Bay Beach, Antigua And Barbuda

FINAL THOUGHTS

Living in Antigua and Barbuda is a solid choice for many digital nomads, especially as the application fee is relatively low and you can spend up to two years in the country. Living in this country should be easy to navigate, as it is very tourist-friendly and English is the official language. Options are abundant in the Caribbean for digital nomads, and it can be hard to filter through all of the information. Based on what we have observed, the main relative advantages of this program include the slightly lower application fee, longer visa length, and attractive residency and citizenship options if you want to aim for citizenship after being a digital nomad.